COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Cruse Wine Co.
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cruse Tradition Zero Dosage is a sparkling wine from Cruse Wine Co. in California. It is characterized by its 'Zero Dosage' or 'Brut Nature' classification, indicating no added sugar post-disgorgement. Founded in 2013 by Michael Cruse, the winery focuses on crafting distinctive wines that celebrate California's viticultural landscape. The grapes for this wine are sourced from various vineyards across California, including sites in the Sierra Foothills, Mendocino, Russian River Valley, and Napa. Many of these vineyards are farmed using organic or sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Classified as 'Zero Dosage' or 'Brut Nature' – no sugar added after secondary fermentation.
Fact 02
Grapes are sourced from multiple vineyards across California, showcasing regional diversity.
Fact 03
Fermentation begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 04
No sulfur is added during the aging period.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cruse Tradition Zero Dosage is produced using traditional methods for sparkling wine. The grapes undergo pressing, and fermentation begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. The majority of the wine ferments in oak barrels, including malolactic fermentation, while the remainder ferments in stainless steel. No sulfur is added during the aging period, and the wine is bottled without fining or filtration. After 18 months of aging on the bottle, it is disgorged without the addition of sugar.
